I just read this was a big time scam from India. They just started calling me. I called their number back and it's out of service. I am going to send them a cease communication letter for sure. I cannot believe they can just start calling someone without even sending any kind of letters in the mail or anything.

Jo

2012-06-07 00:18:23

Debt Collector

They called my work phone 6 times in less than an hour. Only left one message claiming to be Ms. King from the law office of Norman Kalina stating that I needed to return her call ASAP as it was an important legal matter. Funny thing is that she has called and left numerous messages stating that I had until end day to contact her or it would be sent in for legal action. I have answered a call from this number and it was an entirely different person claiming the same thing but the amounts and creditors names were different. Never have they stated that they are from ACA Recovery, I would have not known that without the web search on the phone number.
I have also had a call from 201-670-8851 Mrs. Lee apparently works for the Law office Charles Law Office....same claims as Ms. King and with the same threat. And when searching that number on the web guess what they are the same company "ACA Recovery" Completely illegal to represent themselves as from law offices when they are not. And to make repeated calls in the same day. They alternate between my cell & work number all day long. Today I had 13 phone calls to both my cell and work number(not counting the ones I may have missed when away from my desk) Only have1 message left on my work phone from Ms. King today and 1 message from Mrs. Lee on my cell. Out of 13 calls from either 201-336-1026 & 201-670-8851 - 2 messages left is considered harassment.

RR

2012-02-24 18:23:35

Debt Collector

Have been getting calls from this and other #'s, same group for several months now. Always claiming they are owed money, giving file #'s, sent out a bogus invoice via fax. I reported them to the attorney generals office of my state who then forwarded the complaint to New Jersey. When the debt collector sent the fax it had my invoice and someone else's invoice from a bogus company that does not exist. They are rude on the phone and never identify their company when leaving phone messages. I hope they go away someday. I wonder if they do it just so they can get online afterwards and read all the comments people write about them. I guess I need to report them again, or maybe call the number over and over again and hang up every time getting them so annoyed they stop calling our office.

RR

2012-02-24 18:21:45

Debt Collector

Have been getting calls for this and other #'s, same group for several months now. Always claiming they are owed money, giving file #'s, sent out a bogus invoice via fax. I reported them to the attorney generals office of my state who then forwarded the complaint to New Jersey. When they sent the fax it had my invoice and someone else's invoice from a bogus company that does not exist. They are rude on the phone and never identify their company when leaving phone messages. I hope they go away someday. I wonder if they do it just so they can get online afterwards and read all the comments people write about them. I guess I need to report them again, or maybe call the number over and over again and hang up every time getting them so annoyed they stop calling our office.

Becky

2012-02-15 22:11:46

Debt Collector

Same number, said he was with a collection agency and had a bill to collect. They had called before and I reported then to the AZ Attorney Generals office, who responded they sent my complaint to the NJ Attorney Generals office. Told him I did not have any outstanding debts with anyone and he offered to send me a copy of the bill. (I had them fax that the first time and the company name on the bill does not exist). He said he could play me a recording of what had been ordered out of curiosity to see what happened. The line was silent for about 40 seconds then the call hug up. They never gave a name during the phone call but said they were a collection agency. The invoice they sent the previous time identified them as ACA Recovery. So this # just tries to scam people and make them think they have debts that do not really exist. I wish people like this would use their creative energies in a legitimate way, they might actually be able to accomplish something worthwhile rather than scamming innocent people. Don't give them any information.

Kathleen

2012-02-11 18:50:50

Unknown

This collection agency should be sued by everyone possible for constant harrassment! They are not following proper standards set forth in the Fair Debt Collection Act. We have rights too!

blondieinhouston

2012-02-04 03:35:45

Debt Collector

The nasty woman that called here for an employee a few minutes ago actually told me the name of the company she was calling from: ACA Recovery. She call back a few minutes later and I transferred her to the University Police! Take that you WITCH!

Send them a CEASE CONTACT certified, return receipt letter such as this:

Your Name
Your Street
Your City

ACA Recovery Inc
38 E Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3808

Date:

RE: Calls made from 201-336-1026 to 832-000-0000

CEASE COMMUNICATION

In response to your phone calls to 832-000-0000 for Suzie Q Public.

According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, [15 USC 1692c] Section 805(c): CEASING COMMUNICATION: You must cease all communication with after being notified in writing that communication must cease. Therefore, you are commanded to stop calling for Suzie Q Public at any phone number at any time, this includes computer generated calls!

In accordance with the FDCPA now that you have received this "CEASE COMMUNICATION" letter, you may only contact Suzie Q Public by letter to inform that you have under [15 USC 1692g] Section 809 (b) VALIDATION of a debt and can provide competent evidence of the following information:

? A detailed accounting of what you claim is owed to you.
? All copies of any papers that prove legal agreement to pay you what you claim are owed.
? A verification or copy of any judgment if applicable.
? Complete payment history and copy of the original signed loan agreement or credit card application.
? The Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account in the State of (your state).
? Confirm that you are licensed to collect in the State of (your state).
? Your license numbers and Registered Agent.

Or, that you are terminating further collection efforts.

If you or your offices have reported invalidated information to any Credit Bureau including any of the 3 major Credit Bureau?s (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion) this action will constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws.

If any negative mark is found on any credit reports by your company or the company that you represent, legal action will be pursued against you for the following:

With this letter, you are demanding that they CEASE CONTACT and demanding DEBT VALIDATION!

You borrowed money or signed for a credit card or bought something on time. You signed for this in a contract with the original creditor. You OWE THAT creditor repayment, and the contract proves it. If they have charged it off for nonpayment and sold it to Joe Blow Collections, tooooo F__ing bad (for Jo Blow). You don't owe Joe Blow Collections ANYTHING! EVER! YOU NEVER AGREED TO PAY JOE BLOW when you signed the contract. Unless Joe Blow is the agent for the original creditor and was assigned which usually means the Original Creditor has not charged it off yet. Most debts are sold nowadays, not assigned.

If you contact the original creditor, and they don't have any record of it, it's because they charged it off and sold it along with all of your contact information. It depends on how old it is.

If they DO have record of your debt, negotiate repayment with the Original Creditor and along with this negotiation insist they remove all negative marks on your Credit Report regarding this account once repayment is made.

NEVER pay these JUNK DEBT BUYERS anything that they cannot VALIDATE, not verify, VALIDATE. That MUST have some kind of legal proof that you agreed to pay them, such as complete payment history and copy of the original loan agreement. That is VALIDATION.

Don't let them intimidate you, do your homework. There is a ton of stuff on the web on Debt Collections and how to clean it up, negotiate with Creditors and remove old negative crap from your credit reports. It takes a lot of work, but it is worth it if you ever want to buy a house, or a car, or even rent an apartment.

In Life, Stuff happens to us all!

Here is a site that I like that can guide you on cleaning up your credit:
http://www.creditinfocenter.com/

Debt is not a felony, it is a civil matter and they cannot arrest you! They start calling, whip out your envelope and send off this letter this first time they call. Demand proof, it is your right. They have to cough it up or leave you alone.

They CAN try to sue you, so don't EVER ignor them. These bozo's have been know to be able to get a judgement against folks who ignored them!

Good Luck!

ricky

2012-01-25 19:02:05

Debt Collector

I called this. Number back that kept calling and hanging up and ask who they where and they asked if I was a some name I said no then asked who where they and they became rude and said don't worry about it so I said I was that person don't call back I'm changing my number noe theey keep. Calling bback lol I tell them when they ask if imthat person don't worry about it. Lmfao

Angela

2011-12-01 01:02:57

Unknown

I got a call from a man with a heavy accent. He said he is Officer Jack Daniels and he needs to speak to me regarding an important legal matter. When I asked what it was he recited a case number and asked if I would agree to pay the $12,143.25 by credit card or check by phone. He couldn't tell me the nature of the debt, and when I asked him to verify the debt he said he needed my SS number to look it up. Does anybody really fall for these scams?

Jay Johnson

2011-11-18 17:39:44

Debt Collector

Got a call from this number and it was a guy named carlos, he stated he was from ACA recovery. I told him he had no right to call me on my job and that I knew the collections laws. and he said whatever you think you know is wrong. So I told him not to call me on my job and hung up.

Got the call

2011-09-30 16:45:56

Unknown

They called at work. I assume they have my name, but I sent them to our A/P department.

I assume they are calling about an invoice owed, but all my Personal bills are current.

charles bullock

2011-08-03 19:43:03

Unknown

don't know who they are

lnuhn

2011-08-03 14:56:12

Debt Collector

I received a call from this number today. The woman never said her name. She just said she was from ACS/ACA, and that it was a collection agency. She said I was in default to Yellow Pages online, for an ad they ran. I told her that I never placed an ad with them, so I did not owe this. She asked if they told me that they had a voice recording of me confirming the order. I told her that I did not confirm anything. She asked again if they told me that they had a recording. I told her not paying it. Then I hung up on her.
She called right back, but I didn't answer. She left a message telling me that it was rude to hang up on her. She said I only needed to tell her that I disputed it - that I had a right to dispute it. She told me again about the recording and said the ad was ran - so I owed the bill.
I receive calls from outfits like this almost every week. I do not advertise online. I am a very small business. Word of mouth is my best advertisement.
I learned my lesson about these companies two years ago. I received a call from National Yellow Pages online claiming I owed them. I told them I didn't. They asked if my name and address were correct and that they were going to record it to verify their records. I said yes that was my name and address, but I didn't place an order. In later phone calls, they used where I had said yes to confirm my name and address, as the supposed yes for confirmation of placing an ad. I kept disputing it. finally I spoke with a new person in their collection agency. He told me that if they ever say they are going to record anything - just hang up. So he said since they had my recording, no matter how they got it, I still owed them $4999.99. I finally paid it.
I have noticed that all that call now, mention the recording of confirmation. I don't know if they are recording the call and waiting to catch me say 'yes' anytime. Or if the yes I said 2 years ago, is being used by different companies. Either way - I DO NOT SAY YES ON ANY COLLECTION PHONE CALLS.
I do tell them that I will contact my Attorney General and tell them not to call back. I do not hear from them again. If they were legitimate, they would send a letter, not call and try to intimidate me. It's amazing how many scamming companies are out there. And how many different online yellow pages there are.

lnuhn

2011-08-03 14:51:47

Debt Collector

I received a call from this number today. The woman never said her name. She just said she was from ACS/ACA, and that it was a collection agency. She said I was in default to Yellow Pages online, for an ad they ran. I told her that I never placed an ad with them, so I did not owe this. She asked if they told me that they had a voice recording of me confirming the order. I told her that I did not confirm anything. She asked again if they told me that they had a recording. I told her not paying it. Then I hung up on her.
She called right back, but I didn't answer. She left a message telling me that it was rude to hang up on her. She said I only needed to tell her that I disputed it - that I had a right to dispute it. She told me again about the recording and said the ad was ran - so I owed the bill.
I receive calls from outfits like this almost every week. I do not advertise online. I am a very small business. Word of mouth is my best advertisement.
I learned my lesson about these companies two years ago. I received a call from National Yellow Pages online claiming I owed them. I told them I didn't. They asked if my name and address were correct and that they were going to record it to verify their records. I said yes that was my name and address, but I didn't place an order. In later phone calls, they used where I had said yes to confirm my name and address, as the supposed yes for confirmation of placing an ad. I kept disputing it. finally I spoke with a new person in their collection agency. He told me that if they ever say they are going to record anything - just hang up. So he said since they had my recording, no matter how they got it, I still owed them $4999.99. I finally paid it.
I have noticed that all that call now, mention the recording of confirmation. I don't know if they are recording the call and waiting to catch me say 'yes' anytime. Or if the yes I said 2 years ago, is being used by different companies. Either way - I DO NOT SAY YES ON ANY COLLECTION PHONE CALLS.
I do tell them that I will contact my Attorney General and tell them not to call back. I do not hear from them again. If they were legitimate, they would send a letter, not call and try to intimidate me. It's amazing how many scamming companies are out there. And how many different online yellow pages there are.

Jen

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

I continue to get calls from this number telling me that they have a matter to discuss with either myself or my attorney. The caller says they are from the Law Office of Norman G. Kalina but it appears they are really from ACA REcovery, a debt collection agency.

wiser now

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

ACA recovery is not an attorney, does not work for Norman G Kalina, and should not be paid any amount of money. I received calls from a Miss Casey, for supposedly a check that bounced and they wanted immediate payment and a $100 fee. They could not verify check number, who the check was written to, or even the exact amount of the check. I reported them to the BBB. google Norman Kalina and read the fraud reports.

tired

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

kept calling back to back, then I answered, and the lady NEVER stated her name, very nasty attitude, couldn't tell me where I had written a check, then said she was turning it over to the d/a as if it was a threat

Brenda Martin

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

I also receive calls from a Miss Casey - so what's up with this?
Do I have to pay Norman G. Kalina or do I have to pay ACA Recovery and are they both legitimate companies? I also get calls after 9 pm as well! ?!

Mr. White

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

Recieved one of these calls today. Some man told me to call him back because "Kelly" put me down as a reference and it's very important that I return the call. I'm always at work when these people call and for once I'd love to answer and just tear into them

Legal Secy....

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

I got a call from this RUDE NASTY woman who told me she was calling from the Law Office of Norman G. Kalina. This so called lady was so unprofessional and used a poor judgment of words which is how I realized she couldn't possibly work for a law firm. Being that I myself am a legal secretary for 16 years now, I knew this person who seemed poorly educated was a fraud so I hung up on her, five minutes later she called back when I confronted her she called me a B&%*@. I still have no idea as to why she was calling me.

G

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

Got a call from this number today, Sounded like they said they were calling for someone else so I just told them they had a wrong number and hung up. After hanging up I had an idea to check the number, I am glad I did.

stk

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

This man Mr Brady, keeps calling me leaving RUDE ignorant messages. i talked to him once and he didn't even know what he was talking about. If he can't get his"claims" straight and contradicts himself, why the hell would I send him money??? For a supposed debt I don't owe. They are frauds. He got really ignorant with me when I confronted him about himnot knowing what he was talking about, and I asked to speak to a manager. Of course he said he was. Hes full of s**t. I hope they read these too. Guess what, you aren't getting money from me, you will be hearing from my attorney for harrassment, and fraud. GUESS WHAT HE IS LEGIT .

Kristy

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

I get calls to but mine are from a Mr. Santiago. He states he is from a law office too and Im sorry but Im not in school anymore, We use first names here. I think that is the attempt to sound more professional but sorry, its not working for me. They say what they can say in order to scare you into calling them back. If it is as important as they say it is you will receive something in the mail. If they were really from a law firm, you would receive information regarding that. The truth is they are just debt collectors and I have had people go as far to say they will attach my wages if i dont call them and make arrangements....Um they cant do that, its not that easy and again..they are trying to scare you into calling them and make arrangements to pay! My debt is only $300 but at this point im not paying it just because of all the nonsense these people are going through! Isnt it against the law to lie about somehting like that??

Ms Williams

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

Received a call from a Mr Lopez saying that he spoke to me earlier and I told him to call me back after 6pm I have never spoke to him before at all never telling anyone to call me back after 6pm he left a message saying that if I did not call him back immediately that on Monday August 25th he will sent it to legal action which I have never received anything in the mail from anything having to do with this. The person did not even mention who they were representing. Not sure this is a valid call

Ms. Hollis

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

I received a call today at my work place from a Ms. King. This woman stated that she was calling from The Law Office of Norman Kalina and that I needed to call her back ASAP to discuss an important personal matter. She then left a case number and a 1-800 number. The funny thing about them trying to collect money from me, is that I live in California and alot of these online payday places do not have a license to practice in California and because they are online, who is to say that the debt is actually valid. They never ask for any proof of anything. So Ms. King and The Law Office can call me all they want, they will not get a dime from me. And if they keep calling my job, I will have a law suit against them for harassment.

delia shaw

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

a ms brewer keeps calling claiming to be an attorney sheis lying she is with this debt collector be ware of these liars

JO LAWSON

2011-06-06 20:41:15

Unknown

IAM TRYING TO WORK OUT ARRANGEMENTS WITH ACA. WHEN TRYING TO TALK
THE MAN JUST TALKS OVER ME. TOLD ME TO KEEP MY MONEY I WAS GOING TO SEND
AND PARTY WITH IT. THEN HE SAYS HE WILL FAX INFO OVER TO MY PAYROLL DEPT
AND DEAL WITH THEM, THIS IS FOR A PAYDAY LOAN I DID ONLINE.

IS IT LEGAL FOR HIM TO GO TO MY PAYROLL DEPT? I HAVE NOT SIGN ANYTHING
FOR A WAGE GARNISHMENT,IS THIS LEGAL